Data Conversion Systems DCS SCARLATTI DAC, User Manual

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dCS Scarlatti DAC
User Manual Software Issue 1.2x
August 2011
Flename: Scarlatti DAC Manual v1_2x.docx
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English version
Contents
Using the
dCS Scarlatti DAC
for the first time ...................................................................................... 4
What’s in the box? 4
Positioning the unit 4
Safety Notice 5
Step-by-Step Guide ............................................................................................................................... 6
Preliminaries 6
STEP 1 – Selecting a Digital Input 7
Connecting to an IEEE 1394 DSD Source 7
Connecting to a Single AES or SPDIF source 7
Connecting to a Dual AES Source 7
Connecting to an SDIF/DSD Source 7
STEP 2 – Connecting the Analogue Outputs 8
STEP 3 - Setting the Output Level 9
STEP 4 – Choosing a Sync Mode 10
Using the DAC in Master Mode 10
Using a Master Clock 11
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 12
POWER Button 12
DISPLAY Button 12
SYNC Button 13
FILTER Button 13
INPUT button 15
Display 15
MUTE Button 15
MENU Button 15
Remote Control Receiver 15
Rotary Control 15
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Analogue Outputs 16
AES Digital Inputs 16
SPDIF Digital Inputs 16
DSD/SDIF Digital Interface 16
Word Clock Input / Output 17
1394 Interface 17
SUC Connector 17
Mains inlet 17
The Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Using the Menu 19
INFORMATION Menu 20
DAC SETTINGS Menu 21
DISPLAY SETTINGS Menu 22
SIGNAL GENERATOR Menu 22
Specification ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Maintenance and Support ................................................................................................................... 24
Service and Maintenance 24
Replacing a Blown Mains Fuse 24
Cleaning the case 24
Limited Warranty 25
If you need more help 26
Software History 26